Stepping Up 2
Pro Arts Volunteer Exhibition
Curator: Alexandra Alvarez
Opening Reception: Saturday, February 8th, 1- 4pm
Closing Reception: March 7th 5-9pm during JC Fridays
Pro Arts is showing gratitude to its wonderful volunteers by putting on this volunteer exhibition!
About the curator:
Alexandra Álvarez is an artist and entrepreneur who has lived in the United States for the past 10 years. Between New York and Jersey City, she navigates between two worlds, curating and producing art events that aim to connect people through art. Her work is characterized by the fusion of graphic and psychological elements, creating a powerful and deeply meaningful discourse. For Alexandra, art is a means of exploration and the search for answers, and her main source of inspiration is her daughter.
As a curator, she has organized exhibitions in New York, New Jersey, and Bogotá, Colombia. In addition, she has curated spaces at major international art fairs, such as the Hamptons Art Market, Spectrum Art Fair during Miami Art Week, and Art Fair 14C, in which she has participated in two editions.
As an artist, Alexandra’s works have been exhibited in Venezuela and various cities around the world, including Barcelona, Buenos Aires, Jersey City, Pennsylvania, Portland, San Francisco, Miami, Italy, Bogotá, and New York. Her artistic universe is filled with cultural and personal references: from the vibrant colors of her native Caribbean to the mysticism and indigenous cosmology, as well as her experiences as a woman, mother, and immigrant. Additionally, her passion for philosophy, psychology, and the study of humanity are constant sources of inspiration in her work.
Beyond her individual practice, Alexandra is passionately dedicated to supporting fellow artists through her business, Guaicora Studios. She is also the founder of Venezuela Art Fair, a platform designed to promote and showcase contemporary art from her home country.
Participating Artists: Isabelle Duverger, Kevin McCaffrey, Sean Burns, Deborah Pohl, Lisa Ficarelli-Halpern, Lucy Rovetto, Frank Ippolito, Cynthia Egle-Grant, Brad Terhune, J Steven Patton, Nanette Reynolds Beachner, Josephine Barreiro, Laurie Pettine, Kimberley Wiseman, Alvin Eric Quinones, Teri Fiore, Andrea Kroenig, Lucas Barraza
More information please contact Maia Goitia at contact.proarts@gmail.com
Location: ART150 Gallery
157A First St. Jersey City, NJ 07302
Entrance is on the corner of Provost & 1st
Gallery is wheelchair accessible.
Open February 8th through March 7th
Saturdays and Sundays 1- 4pm